How To Garden

Tim Lundie on March 21st, 2011

Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall Growing Conditions: Drought tolerant and capable of growing in most types of soil, despite being native to marshy areas. Care: Liatris spicata provides continuous spiky blooms atop grassy foliage. Taller varieties may require staking, so choose those that are low growing or compact to avoid staking.

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Tim Lundie on March 21st, 2011

  Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Late spring and early summer Growing Conditions: Prefers shady, woodland settings Care: These plants, which contain white or pink flowers that look like fuzzy spikes, spread quickly but do not crowd out other plants. Therefore, it is an excellent ground cover and provides color and interest to the garden for [...]

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Tim Lundie on March 20th, 2011

Zones: 3-9 Bloom Span: Two to three months Growing Conditions: Prefer well drained soil coupled with full sun. Care: Taller sedum plants are excellent performers that will continue to look great for at least four growing seasons. The flower buds are an attractive addition to the garden well before they actually bloom and continue to [...]

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